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Embrace autistic passions in art therapy for connection, growth, and well-being.

Special Interests in Art Therapy with Autistic People

A Neurodiversity-Positive Approach to Empower and Engage Participants

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    20 September 2022

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Summary

Introducing the Special Interest Communication Theory (SICT) Facilitative Framework, this guide will help you to support autistic clients and meet their needs through special interests and pop culture.

Turning away from a culture that has often sought to suppress autistic special interests, Stallings asks that therapists meet autistic children and adults on their own terms. Creating an autism positive environment and engaging with special interests - from video games to K-Pop - builds…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781787759084
ISBN-10:1787759083
Author:Jessica Woolhiser Stallings
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:20 September 2022
Weight:286g
Dimensions:16mm x 150mm x 228mm
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Special Interests in Art Therapy with Autistic People by Jessica Woolhiser Stallings - ISBN: 9781787759084
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About The Author

Jessica Woolhiser Stallings

Dr. Jessica Woolhiser Stallings is a clinician and leading expert in the application of art therapy with autistic individuals. She teaches at Emporia State University, Kansas, where she assisted in developing an interdisciplinary autistic certificate program for professionals. She was the co-recipient of the Rawley Silver Research Award for a research proposal on evidence-based practice in art therapy with individuals with autism.

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